The Impact of Covid-19 Towards Education Expenditure: Evidence from China

Authors

  • Zhang Yizhi Risk Management Department, China Postal Savings Bank, Guizhou Branch
  • Amran Rasli Inti International University, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21776/ub.jiae.2023.011.02.7

Keywords:

Covid-19, university graduate students, education, obstacle

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to explore the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the study and life of graduate students, understand the current practical problems faced by effective graduate students, and explore the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the life of graduate students in universities.

Design/methodology/approach

In this paper, the graduate students of Guizhou University are targeted, and the specific impacts of COVID-19 on their personal safety, extra costs, self-control ability and employment are expounded.

Findings

The study founds that to support university graduate students during the prevention and control period, focus on establishing effective psychological support mechanisms and self-discipline development programs. Provide accessible counseling services and mental health awareness campaigns while enhancing resources to boost self-control and time management skills, especially for remote studying. Additionally, reinforce employment services with improved career guidance and job placement support, and address enrollment pressure through better communication and mentorship initiatives

Research limitations/implications

In this context, it is necessary to study the obstacles and problems brought by the COVID-19 epidemic to the study of graduate students in universities and try to resolve the adverse effects caused by the epidemic.

Originality/value

It points out various difficulties facing graduate students in universities under the background of epidemic prevention and control, and puts forward some appropriate suggestions based on the actual situation, so as to provide some insights for graduate students to understand how to deal with the negative effects of COVID-19

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Published

2023-08-31